Who is the New KKR Captain?
Get ready, KKR fans! Ajinkya Rahane is your captain for IPL 2025! And the explosive Venkatesh Iyer will be his right-hand man as vice-captain! What a dynamic duo!
Why Did KKR Choose Rahane as Captain?
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Ajinkya Rahane will do well in the IPL. He will succeed. Remember his captaincy leading India to victory in Australia? Or his triumph with Mumbai? Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hopes Rahane’s skills will win the IPL trophy! Can he do it? We’re excited to see! Rahane wants to lead KKR to victory! Get ready to cheer for KKR. Let’s hope KKR takes home the crown this year and they can finally be victorious again. Go, KKR!
What Did Rahane Say About His New Role?
Rahane is happy to lead KKR! He is happy to lead KKR! He thinks they are a great team. It is special to be captain. They can do great things this year. I want to work with everyone and win again!” Rahane said. He is looking forward to helping KKR succeed.
Was Rahane Always Part of KKR’s Plan?
At first, no team wanted Rahane. Finally, KKR bought him for a low price in the end. He will play for them now. Even though he was not their first choice, KKR now trusts him to lead the team.
Why Did KKR Choose Venkatesh Iyer as Vice-Captain?
Venkatesh Iyer plays cricket for KKR. He has since the year 2021. He was important to their win in the 2024 IPL. Last season, he scored 370 runs and hit the ball very well.
Wow! KKR didn’t keep him initially, but then splurged a whopping INR 23.75 crore to bring him back! That made him one of the priciest players *ever* in the IPL. Talk about a comeback!
What Do KKR’s Officials Say?
KKR CEO Venky Mysore said,
“We are happy to have Rahane as captain. His experience and leadership will help us. Venkatesh Iyer is also a great player and leader. Together, they will guide KKR well.”
Has Rahane Played for KKR Before?
As we know Rahane played for KKR in 2022 but Rahane did not perform well in that match. He only scored 133 runs in seven matches and of course, it is much less than expected. He faced some tough times, but bounced back strong with CSK in 2023! While maybe not his absolute best, scoring 326 runs with a high-energy strike rate of 172.48 is seriously impressive. We see you and your comeback spirit!
Last year, in IPL 2024, he played for CSK again but was not at his best, scoring 242 runs. CSK released him after the season, and now KKR has given him another chance.
Rahane’s Captaincy in IPL – What’s His Record?
Rahane has led teams in the IPL before:
- Rising Pune Super Giant (2017) – 1 match as captain
- Rajasthan Royals (2018-2019) – 24 matches as captain
- Removed as captain, Smith stepped in! A mid-season shakeup led to a new leader.
What’s Next for KKR?
Get ready for action! KKR kicks off their IPL 2025 season on March 22nd at Eden Gardens against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. As reigning champs, KKR will be hosting the grand opening! Don’t miss it!
KKR won the IPL but didn’t keep their leader, Shreyas Iyer. That’s a big surprise! Now, Iyer leads Punjab Kings, creating exciting possibilities! Will his leadership bring a new era of victory?
Which Team Has Not Announced a Captain Yet?
Delhi Capitals is the only IPL team left without a captain! Rishabh Pant, the old captain, might be on Lucknow Super Giants! The team needs a new leader for 2025. They will be searching for someone new to take over!
Can Rahane Lead KKR to Another Trophy?
Rahane has a big challenge ahead. KKR fans will hope that his leadership and experience help the team win again. What do you think? Will Rahane bring another IPL trophy to Kolkata? Let us know!
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